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    Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Justin GaethjevsRafael Fiziev
    16
    Fights
    13
    11
    Wins
    8
    7
    Finishes
    4
    4
    Title Fights
    0
    1,271
    Sig. Strikes
    706
    4
    Takedowns
    10
    13:17
    Control Time
    10:49

    Striking Stats

    Justin GaethjevsRafael Fiziev
    1,271
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    706
    57.6%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    52.9%
    79.4
    Sig. Str / Fight
    54.3
    9
    Knockdowns
    3
    841
    Head Strikes
    305
    139
    Body Strikes
    276
    291
    Leg Strikes
    125

    Grappling Stats

    Justin GaethjevsRafael Fiziev
    4
    Takedowns Landed
    10
    26.7%
    Takedown Acc.
    71.4%
    0.3
    TD / Fight
    0.8
    0
    Sub. Attempts
    0
    0
    Reversals
    0

    Tale of the Tape

    37 yrs
    Age
    33 yrs
    5' 11"
    Height
    5' 8"
    155 lbs.
    Weight
    155 lbs.
    70"
    Reach
    71"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Switch
    1,219
    ELO Rating
    1,003
    1,219
    Peak ELO
    1,097
    68.8%
    Win Rate
    61.5%
    63.6%
    Finish Rate
    50%

    Career Snapshot

    Active
    Status
    Active
    16
    Total Fights
    13
    9-5
    UFC Record
    7-4
    3
    Win Streak
    1
    4
    Best Streak
    6
    3
    Title Wins
    0
    WLWWW
    Last 5
    LLWLW

    Win Method Breakdown

    Justin Gaethje
    KO/TKO (7)63.6%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (4)36.4%
    Rafael Fiziev
    KO/TKO (4)50%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (4)50%

    Fan Ratings

    8.0
    Overall
    --
    8.8
    Striking
    --
    5.5
    Grappling
    --
    6.6
    Wrestling
    --
    8.1
    Cardio
    --
    8.5
    Chin
    --
    9.1
    Power
    --
    9.6
    Excitement
    --

    Head-to-Head Record

    Justin Gaethje2
    –
    Rafael Fiziev0
    W
    UFC 313: Pereira vs. AnkalaevDecision - Unanimous - R3
    Mar 8, 2025    W
    UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3Decision - Majority - R3
    Mar 18, 2023
    Who Wins?
    Justin Gaethje ProfileRafael Fiziev Profile

    Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev: Matchup Breakdown

    Justin Gaethje is 11-5 in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Rafael Fiziev is 8-5 at Lightweight, winning 61.5% of the time. Both are listed as active.

    They have met 2 times. Justin Gaethje leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev on Mar 8, 2025, won by Justin Gaethje by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

    Justin Gaethje holds the higher ELO rating, 1,219 to 1,003. Career peaks are 1,219 for Justin Gaethje and 1,097 for Rafael Fiziev. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 63.6% finish rate. Rafael Fiziev has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50% of the time.

    Justin Gaethje stands 5' 11" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Rafael Fiziev is 5' 8" with a reach of 71", switch. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Rafael Fiziev. Justin Gaethje is 37, Rafael Fiziev is 33.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 13:17 of control time. Rafael Fiziev has landed 706 at 52.9% with 10 takedowns and 10:49 of control.

    Justin Gaethje has 4 title fights (3 won) against 0 (0 won) for Rafael Fiziev. They have no opponents in common.